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Major Overview for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

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Overview for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs.

Careers for Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician Majors

A major in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

Top 11 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Utah Valley State College
Orem, UT
35
(2.4%)
Open Admissions$5,090
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Fayetteville, AR
35
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$14,021
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
30
(2.0%)
Minimally Selective$11,550
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
26
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$10,954
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
State University, AR
24
(1.7%)
Minimally Selective$12,230
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
16
(1.7%)
Minimally Selective$15,309
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
9
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$19,423
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
6
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$14,043
Central Baptist College
Conway, AR
3
(7.0%)
$15,320
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
1
(0.2%)
Minimally Selective$25,740
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.